415+ Hebrew Boy Names

  1. Yitzhak
    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Isaac
    • Description:

      Has taken on a musical tone via the great violinist, Itzhak Perlman.
  2. Gallio
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "milky"
    • Description:

      One of the few biblical names ending in the upbeat o.
  3. Abush
    • Origin:

      Yiddish diminutive of Abraham
    • Meaning:

      "Father of multitudes"
    • Description:

      Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.
  4. Pagiel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God allots"
    • Description:

      Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.
  5. Etan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong, firm"
    • Description:

      This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan
  6. Yakim
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he will establish"
    • Description:

      One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.
  7. Guryon
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "young lion"
    • Description:

      Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.
  8. Eliab
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is father"
    • Description:

      Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.
  9. Yeshaya
    • Simm
      • Origin:

        Short form of Simon or Simeon, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "the listener"
      • Description:

        You might want to abbreviate this from one of the Biblical originals or use it as a name all on its own, an update of Sam or Finn. Sim is a Scottish Gaelic form of Simon.
    • Bered
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "hail"
      • Description:

        Mentioned in the Old Testament as both a place-name and a grandson of Ephraim, this would make a fairly obscure biblical choice.
    • Gidon
      • Guri
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "my lion cub"
        • Description:

          When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.
      • Galil
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "rolling hills, cylinder"
        • Description:

          Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
      • Tubia
        • Siomon
          • Elazer
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "God has helped"
            • Description:

              In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.
          • Peretz
            • Porat
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "fruitful, productive"
              • Description:

                A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.